Payroll Specialist

About the Job: Translation Empire PK is looking for a Payroll Officer who will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payrolls, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
Responsibilities: Process and manage end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely salary disbursement.
Maintain and update employee payroll records including earnings, deductions, bonuses, and benefits.
Ensure strict adherence to labor laws, income tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Liaise with HR for onboarding, exits, compensation changes, and leave tracking.
Address employee payroll queries while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for internal use and audits.
Manage benefits and deductions such as provident fund, EOBI, gratuity, and other statutory contributions.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to payroll and compensation.
Manage day-to-day purchasing operations, including vendor communication, quotations, and purchase orders.
Review and process invoices for accuracy, ensuring timely vendor payments.
Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and budget utilization.
Assist in evaluating vendor performance and recommending improvements.
Coordinate with relevant departments to understand purchasing needs and timelines.
Reconcile supplier accounts and handle discrepancies or disputes.
Support financial reporting by providing accurate purchase and expenditure data.
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external audit requirements.
Support Financial Analysis when required.
Proven 4 years’ experience in managing and processing payroll.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
Must have minimum 4 years’ experience in managing and processing payroll.
Must have processed payroll for over 200-300 headcounts.
Must have experience of using a payroll system / software (e.
g., ADP, Paychex, SAP, QuickBooks).
Must have clear understand of Payroll Related Policies and procedures, including compliance to PK Payroll Processing.
Strong understanding of payroll principles, labor laws, and tax regulations.
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently Shift Time: 10am-7pm Location: DHA 1, Sector F, Rawalpindi Salary: Market Competitive